Alibaba trade platform to benefit Malaysia's farmers, youth, says envoy

The logo of Alibaba Group is seen inside the company's newly-launched office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia June 18, 2018. - REUTERS

KUALA LUMPUR: Alibaba's e-world trade platform (e-wtp) stands to benefit Malaysian farmers and youth, said Chinese ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian.

“About 97% of the businesses here are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). One fourth of the population are farmers.